Which of the following statements is true of the hormonal stress theory of aging?
A. It argues that when faced with external challenges such as stressful situations, the human body adapts by altering internal physiological processes.
B. It states that people age because normal metabolic processes within their cells produce unstable oxygen molecules known as free radicals.
C. It attempts to explain aging at genetic and cellular levels.
D. It states that natural selection has not eliminated many harmful conditions and nonadaptive characteristics in older adults.
Answer: A
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